Software Engineer - Backend

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design and implement scalable backend services using Go, TypeScript and C++
• ▹Build and evolve critical systems related to metadata, authentication, access control, query lifecycle, and file visibility
• ▹Optimize for performance, reliability, and maintainability through careful design and operational rigor
• ▹Collaborate with other engineers on architectural decisions and technical direction
• ▹Investigate and resolve production issues and participate in a customer support or production oncall rotation
• ▹Work closely with product and frontend teams to ensure backend systems enable complete and cohesive user experiences

Requirements

• ▹Hands-on experience with distributed systems, preferably using Go, C++, or similar languages
• ▹A strong understanding of performance, latency, and fault tolerance in real-world production environments
• ▹Familiarity with API design, observability practices, and production debugging
• ▹A product-focused mindset and a willingness to dive into unfamiliar areas when needed
• ▹Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and collaborate across teams

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive salary and stock options
• ▹100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees, plus 80% coverage for dependents
• ▹Flexible PTO
• ▹401(k) plan
• ▹Hybrid work environment

About the company

MotherDuck is building a cloud-hosted version of DuckDB, working with the creators of the fastest-growing query engine to unify local development with cloud operations. The engineering team works across hubs in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, and Amsterdam.